1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 308 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |
